nip (Meaning)
nip (n)
a small drink of liquor
(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
the property of being moderately cold
a tart spicy quality
a small sharp bite or snip
nip (v)
squeeze tightly between the fingers
give a small sharp bite to
sever or remove by pinching or snipping
nip (n.)
A sip or small draught; esp., a draught of intoxicating liquor; a dram.
A seizing or closing in upon; a pinching; as, in the northern seas, the nip of masses of ice.
A pinch with the nails or teeth.
A small cut, or a cutting off the end.
A blast; a killing of the ends of plants by frost.
A biting sarcasm; a taunt.
A short turn in a rope.
nip (v. t.)
To catch and inclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.
To remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip.
Hence: To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy.
To vex or pain, as by nipping; hence, to taunt.
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nip Sentence Examples
- The cold wind nipped at my exposed skin, sending shivers down my spine.
- The toddler nipped at his toys, exploring their textures with his tiny fingers.
- The cat extended its paw and nipped at the dangling toy mouse, its feline instincts taking over.
- The gardener nipped off the wilted flowers to encourage new growth.
- The dog nipped at the bubble, watching as it popped with a satisfying snap.
- The surgeon used a forceps to nip off the excess tissue during the procedure.
- The pastry chef nipped the edges of the dough to create an intricate design.
- The dentist nipped at the filling to remove any excess material.
- The tailor nipped the hem of the skirt to ensure a perfect fit.
- The florist nipped the stems of the roses to refresh their blooms.
FAQs About the word nip
a small drink of liquor, (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent, the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mout
spice, piquancy, tang, excitement, thrill,zing, zest, pungency, stimulation, stimulus
dulness, flatness, monotony, predictability, insipidity,insipidity, monotony, dullness, weakness, dullness
The cold wind nipped at my exposed skin, sending shivers down my spine.
The toddler nipped at his toys, exploring their textures with his tiny fingers.
The cat extended its paw and nipped at the dangling toy mouse, its feline instincts taking over.
The gardener nipped off the wilted flowers to encourage new growth.
